Louis Oosthuizen
Louis Oosthuizen
Lodewicus Theodorus "Louis" Oosthuizenis a South African professional golfer who won the 2010 Open Championship and has finished runner-up in a further three major championships: the 2012 Masters Tournament losing in a sudden death playoff, the 2015 U.S. Open, and the 2015 Open Championship where he was defeated in a four-hole aggregate playoff. His highest placing on the Official World Golf Ranking is fourth which he achieved in January 2013...
NationalitySouth African
ProfessionGolfer
Date of Birth18 October 1982
shrek
It's the gap in the teeth. My friends say I look like Shrek - some of my friends - and you can't choose your friends, so what can I say?
bay enjoy grew links south
I grew up in Mossel Bay in South Africa on the Garden Route. It's really windy there, and I like it. I enjoy links golf a lot.
aspects awkward best hit leave longest putt sharp spot tee tricky
You have to be sharp with all aspects of your game at Augusta. You need to put yourself in the best spot off the tee and hit the longest drive you can, but I think this is really a second-shot course. If you leave yourself with an awkward putt on the greens, it can be very tricky here.
ankle family farm hunt hunting south spend stepped time whenever
Whenever I have a little time off, I try to go back to my farm in South Africa. I'll spend time with my family and hunt antelope, kudu and springbok. During a 2010 hunting trip, I tore some ligaments in my ankle when I stepped in a hole.
ball coins date designed few mark pocket silver special wedding
I usually have a few coins in my pocket when I'm playing, but the one I use to mark my ball on the green is a special silver coin that my wife designed for me. It has our wedding date inscribed on it.
good hit opportunity
You've got so much confidence if you start making big putts because you know you just need to hit the greens, and you've got yourself a good opportunity for the birdies.
afraid change putting
My putting strategy is simple: If you're not making putts, don't be afraid to change your technique.
golf life
I just go out there and play the game; I get on with things. Golf is not everything in life.
avoid bet change feeling good grip hand hit whatever
On the practice green, I hit a lot of four-footers with my right hand only. But whatever grip I'm using, you can bet I'm feeling good about it. Otherwise, I'd change. That's how I avoid slumps.
I like it when it's nice and quiet. I'm not a big city person.
apply attention matter pay suit worn
I pay attention to the sun. I've worn sunglasses while I play, for years, and apply sunscreen. No matter where I'm playing, there's a rain suit in my bag, too.
andrew courses
I like the course, the history - everything about St. Andrews.